Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX90V

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was brought out 7 years before the HX90V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-590 UZ compared to the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and HX90V is 72 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and HX90V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX90V to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.